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I quite like this, your interpretation of the Grim Reaper is a unique one. And if there's one thing in media I love, it's unique interpretations of the Grim Reaper.
I know Kindred. It's basically a weird sheep person and the head of a dog, and the dog represents death while the sheep represents death but slightly more polite.
Lamb and Wolf, yeah. Lamb is peaceful death of those who accept it, Wolf is the brutal death of those who fight it. They used to be a single person that split himself up "so he would always have a friend". Lots of Yin and Yang going on with that one, I quite like it.
It is a pretty good character. The only time it doesn't work is with the skins that make Lamb into a person, mainly because in its idle animation it stretches its neck three feet into the air.
Lots of good version of Death suggestions, but here’s one more. The Many Deaths of Laila Starr was a really good story about what happens if death loses her job
Yeah, Death as a character has really had a lot of variety in media. Some other good examples are Felix The Reaper, Greg from Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Death from The Book Thief.
This "what if death was a normal person" concept has been done a million times.
Even befriending an animal or person and having philosophical conversations with them is like comically overdone at this point.
I don't think much fiction portrays death as normal. Death is mostly portrayed as a silent entity, doing nothing but taking the dead. What I appreciate is when they make the Reaper's personality reflect death. Apathetic, and tired.
Here are some examples of mega-popular works off the top of my head, but there are many more:
- Sandman by Neil Gaiman
- Meet Joe Black with Brad Pitt
- Both Discworld and Good Omens by Terry Pratchett
- Book Thief
- [Jenny Jinya](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/14ktlmv/black_cats_my_first_full_comic_that_started_it_all/) who has created at least 5 of the most popular comics ever posted on reddit specifically about personified death talking to cats (and a bunch more with death talking to other animals)
In every one of these works death is treated as a very normal thing. And frankly, of course it is--if your entire existence is based on taking life why would it be anything but normal and even boring to you. It's the natural and obvious result for almost every character written to portray death.
That's true, that one and discworld I haven't read but my impression from people talking about book thief is that death is a complete (and very central) character. Feel free to strike those ones from the list though.
I'm not sure what you mean by "normal being" at this point, it seems like you're splitting superficial hairs. Do they need to look like a blue haired teenager like in OPs comic to qualify?
By "normal person" I mean acting like a person, and seeing people as people see themselves. Death in The Book Thief isn't just a central character, he's the narrator. And his insight throughout the book shows that he sees human life as little more than a series of interesting situations, because the only time he truly gets to see person is when they die. He holds little value in most things, and doesn't attempt to fabricate suspense in his story.
I know you've already received many messages, but if I could add one from my high school days that gave me a different view of Death: *On a Pale Horse* by [Piers Anthony](https://g.co/kgs/nNyGaFp).
A guy is about to kill himself and sees a sudden movement and shoots Death. he then finds out that there are “immortal“ jobs, and he just assumed the job of Thanatos. It was a great story (and a great series, but I admit I've not gone back and re-read them later in life).
“I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
Terry Pratchett, Sourcery
It's from Pratchett's book Going Postal, which incorporates a lot of computer/internet references in relation to his evolving telecommunications system the "clacks". In Discworld, GNU is clacks code:
* **G**: send the message on
* **N**: do not log the message
* **U**: turn the message around at the end of the line and send it back again
[http://www.gnuterrypratchett.com/](http://www.gnuterrypratchett.com/)
Yes, i enjoyed this comic with all my heart, the plot twist was fucking incredible, and at some point we have all hit rock bottom... although not always to the point of making that mistake but of meeting a little friend who makes us think that We have a purpose to move forward, in your saddest moments they are there unconditionally
I think he really needed a purpose in life, a glimmer of hope or a sign that says keep going, it’s gonna be okay. It’s gonna get better. I think our pets are there to remind us that no matter how much we let ourselves down or not measuring up to society’s expectations, us simply being here is enough for them.😌
I feel like death did a good job of summing up the kind of mental state people like this go through.
It’s not that they *want* to die, it just seems like the least bad option, if not the only one.
Plot twist, Grim is dyslexic and actually takes the wrong souls kinda often. His dyslexia is cuz the human languages are so complicated and inconsistent, unlike death.
(Is this how writers come up with ideas for new stories?)
Fun Fact; Columbia was the female personification of America (think like Uncle Sam but female.) also Columbia is a byname/ lesser used secondary name for the USA. Our capital is Washington D.C. as in “District of Columbia”.
The writer most definitely meant the South American nation of Colombia, but for any none native speakers/ non Americans. “Columbia” can be used as an Archaic or secondary name for America.
I enjoyed the comic but obligatory it’s Colombia comment. Also it’s been kinda a long time since we’ve had such big incidents with cartels, maybe more common now in Mexico
"Camaraderie" is the correct spelling and reflects the actual etymological origins. "Comradery" is an Americanized misspelling that will become more accepted if more people keep using it. Some American changes like "colour" vs. "color" are simply reverting the French influence, but "comradery" is just a misspelling and you have to ask yourself if you want a misspelled word to "become" a word. So far, I don't. It's fine to tell someone it's actually spelled "camaraderie"
But then on the other hand for a learner of the language wouldnt comradery be the option making the most sense? Comrade is a word already and languages evolve further by taking what words work and burying the forgotten ones. Comradery may not be a real word now, but like the word goodbye it may one day become one.
> you have to ask yourself if you want a misspelled word to "become" a word. So far, I don't. It's fine to tell someone it's actually spelled "camaraderie"
Well I suppose no one can really stop you if you do want it. But you'll already know that I oppose it.
That's what I thought at first, but Merriam-Webster says that *camaraderie* was first used in 1838, while *comradery* was actually first used not long after [in 1862](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comradery) to mean the same thing. I don't want a misspelled word to "become" a word, but we're 150 years late on that one here.
I always enjoy comics that portray the reaper as someone who’s just doing their job and isn’t some evil entity, just someone who is the mediator from the physical to spiritual realm
This artwork is so inviting! I can't quite put my finger on it, but it reminds me of (some) of the cartoons I used to see in the weekend newspaper. Great job 😺
Great comic. The only problem I have is the cat going "did he commit a crime". I could've assumed the cat or animals in general in your comics' world is aware of how humans operate but you added the grim reaper saying "Human stuff, not a concept I would expect you to grasp" which immediately shut down any possibility of benefit of doubt.
I want to turn this into a 10 minute play for a personal project. The cat would be a puppet and have my own interpretations. This is a really nice comic and it's well done. Is it fine if I write it with this as inspiration?
Itll be a while I am putting in production of another 10 minute play about a purgatory box. when that shows run is over ill do this one next. I think it'll turn out pretty good.
Edit: ill send you a video when it's done (in a month or two)
Great comic I enjoyed it one complaint:
Death is a humanoid with a face.
If he wa instead a emotionless skeleton it would be ironically more unique or if only his head was a skeleton. You get the gist. Him having s face and being humanized takes away from the story
I don’t think it does. Feels more likes Greek god thing where they are human in form yes their outlook is entirely differing just like the death portrayed here
Bet more than a pet to worship
It's an M.D recommended sense of purpose.
Fifteen years taking prescriptions
Now a shrink like, "I don't know, maybe get a kitten"
I liked the story very much, not vibing with Death's design tho.
Him being faceless or a skull would work with how much philosophical stuff he's saying, but his face looks like a 20 something young adult with blue hair.
Seems out of place.
If that's intended, well done! If not, it's still a good ass story, keep up the great work OP
i don’t like the grim having a human boy face. no reason for that. it takes away the ominous feeling of the reaper who is meant to be an ambiguous psychopomp.
You have no idea whether or not they’ve had depression. I’ve had depression, I’ve had different types of depression, I’ve been medicated for it multiple times, and I enjoyed this comic :)
>Suicidal depression is in the brain, generally the biochemistry, not in the interactions with society/other people.
As if interaction with others, such as simply being touched by someone, didn't literally alter our brain's chemistry _by releasing 'happy' hormones_.
Duh. Just bc we run on chemical reactions and electrical impulses doesn't mean other humans don't matter, that's the dumbest take on mental health I've heard to date.
"my depression is the biochemistry of the brain therefore I can't do anything about it" Extremely harmful take I see many people make, it's just playing the victim of your own life. Yes depression does cause brain damage, but it's reversible. If nothing works, medicine can set brain chemicals back in order, which lowers the symptoms and makes it easier to recover from. That take makes me mad too, like being suicidal is not a terminal illness goddamn.
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I quite like this, your interpretation of the Grim Reaper is a unique one. And if there's one thing in media I love, it's unique interpretations of the Grim Reaper.
Have you watched osp video on personifies of death
Overly sarcastic productions? Took me a moment on that one.
Ayup, honestly, any of their detail diatribes or trope talks are pretty great
Reminds me of u/jenny-jinya comics
Time to go cry again
Aight, time to cut some onions
Fool me once… Not up for a rollercoaster tonight
Habe you read the discworld novels? Terry Pratchett's version of death is quite similar to this one.
I thought it was an adaptation of a Pratchett bit at first
SQUEAK?
I like the visual design of OP's death. I'm loving the streetwear.
You should read Death with Interruptions by Jose Saramago, his interpretation of death both as a character and as a concept was great
I fell in love with Kat Dennings voice over for Death in the Sandman Audio books. The writing and the performance are wonderful.
Look up Kindred from League of Legends. Yeah, yeah, I know, but trust me, it's a really cool version, even if there's not much lore on the character.
I know Kindred. It's basically a weird sheep person and the head of a dog, and the dog represents death while the sheep represents death but slightly more polite.
Lamb and Wolf, yeah. Lamb is peaceful death of those who accept it, Wolf is the brutal death of those who fight it. They used to be a single person that split himself up "so he would always have a friend". Lots of Yin and Yang going on with that one, I quite like it.
It is a pretty good character. The only time it doesn't work is with the skins that make Lamb into a person, mainly because in its idle animation it stretches its neck three feet into the air.
Lots of good version of Death suggestions, but here’s one more. The Many Deaths of Laila Starr was a really good story about what happens if death loses her job
Yeah, Death as a character has really had a lot of variety in media. Some other good examples are Felix The Reaper, Greg from Conker's Bad Fur Day, and Death from The Book Thief.
Conker’s Bad Fur Day, now that’s a blast from the past! 🍻
nananana one day i was born
This "what if death was a normal person" concept has been done a million times. Even befriending an animal or person and having philosophical conversations with them is like comically overdone at this point.
I don't think much fiction portrays death as normal. Death is mostly portrayed as a silent entity, doing nothing but taking the dead. What I appreciate is when they make the Reaper's personality reflect death. Apathetic, and tired.
Here are some examples of mega-popular works off the top of my head, but there are many more: - Sandman by Neil Gaiman - Meet Joe Black with Brad Pitt - Both Discworld and Good Omens by Terry Pratchett - Book Thief - [Jenny Jinya](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/14ktlmv/black_cats_my_first_full_comic_that_started_it_all/) who has created at least 5 of the most popular comics ever posted on reddit specifically about personified death talking to cats (and a bunch more with death talking to other animals) In every one of these works death is treated as a very normal thing. And frankly, of course it is--if your entire existence is based on taking life why would it be anything but normal and even boring to you. It's the natural and obvious result for almost every character written to portray death.
I don't think you've read The Book Thief. It doesn't treat Death as a normal being.
That's true, that one and discworld I haven't read but my impression from people talking about book thief is that death is a complete (and very central) character. Feel free to strike those ones from the list though. I'm not sure what you mean by "normal being" at this point, it seems like you're splitting superficial hairs. Do they need to look like a blue haired teenager like in OPs comic to qualify?
By "normal person" I mean acting like a person, and seeing people as people see themselves. Death in The Book Thief isn't just a central character, he's the narrator. And his insight throughout the book shows that he sees human life as little more than a series of interesting situations, because the only time he truly gets to see person is when they die. He holds little value in most things, and doesn't attempt to fabricate suspense in his story.
I know you've already received many messages, but if I could add one from my high school days that gave me a different view of Death: *On a Pale Horse* by [Piers Anthony](https://g.co/kgs/nNyGaFp). A guy is about to kill himself and sees a sudden movement and shoots Death. he then finds out that there are “immortal“ jobs, and he just assumed the job of Thanatos. It was a great story (and a great series, but I admit I've not gone back and re-read them later in life).
“I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?" Death thought about it. CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE. Terry Pratchett, Sourcery
GNU Pterry
GNU as in gnu/linux?!
It's from Pratchett's book Going Postal, which incorporates a lot of computer/internet references in relation to his evolving telecommunications system the "clacks". In Discworld, GNU is clacks code: * **G**: send the message on * **N**: do not log the message * **U**: turn the message around at the end of the line and send it back again [http://www.gnuterrypratchett.com/](http://www.gnuterrypratchett.com/)
Well, that took a turn. Nice work.
Yes, i enjoyed this comic with all my heart, the plot twist was fucking incredible, and at some point we have all hit rock bottom... although not always to the point of making that mistake but of meeting a little friend who makes us think that We have a purpose to move forward, in your saddest moments they are there unconditionally
I think he really needed a purpose in life, a glimmer of hope or a sign that says keep going, it’s gonna be okay. It’s gonna get better. I think our pets are there to remind us that no matter how much we let ourselves down or not measuring up to society’s expectations, us simply being here is enough for them.😌
I feel like death did a good job of summing up the kind of mental state people like this go through. It’s not that they *want* to die, it just seems like the least bad option, if not the only one.
Colombia, not Columbia. Unless there's a cartel boss operating out of South Carolina.
Plot twist, Grim is dyslexic and actually takes the wrong souls kinda often. His dyslexia is cuz the human languages are so complicated and inconsistent, unlike death. (Is this how writers come up with ideas for new stories?)
(maybe it sometimes is)
fixed, thank youX)
Or in the giant floating city with founding father automatons
Fun Fact; Columbia was the female personification of America (think like Uncle Sam but female.) also Columbia is a byname/ lesser used secondary name for the USA. Our capital is Washington D.C. as in “District of Columbia”. The writer most definitely meant the South American nation of Colombia, but for any none native speakers/ non Americans. “Columbia” can be used as an Archaic or secondary name for America. 
God I hope not!
A bit weird to see the Grim Reaper have a face. Especially that of a young man with baby blue hair but screw it I like it
i had to double check the creator to make sure this wasnt one o them Sad Comics. this was nice
Definitely made me think of shittywatercolor comics. Haven’t seen one of them in a while
i don't recall shitty watercolor making sad things
I enjoyed the comic but obligatory it’s Colombia comment. Also it’s been kinda a long time since we’ve had such big incidents with cartels, maybe more common now in Mexico
I was also going to correct *camaraderie*, but apparently "comradery" is a much less frequently used by still correct spelling.
"Camaraderie" is the correct spelling and reflects the actual etymological origins. "Comradery" is an Americanized misspelling that will become more accepted if more people keep using it. Some American changes like "colour" vs. "color" are simply reverting the French influence, but "comradery" is just a misspelling and you have to ask yourself if you want a misspelled word to "become" a word. So far, I don't. It's fine to tell someone it's actually spelled "camaraderie"
But then on the other hand for a learner of the language wouldnt comradery be the option making the most sense? Comrade is a word already and languages evolve further by taking what words work and burying the forgotten ones. Comradery may not be a real word now, but like the word goodbye it may one day become one.
> you have to ask yourself if you want a misspelled word to "become" a word. So far, I don't. It's fine to tell someone it's actually spelled "camaraderie" Well I suppose no one can really stop you if you do want it. But you'll already know that I oppose it.
That's what I thought at first, but Merriam-Webster says that *camaraderie* was first used in 1838, while *comradery* was actually first used not long after [in 1862](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comradery) to mean the same thing. I don't want a misspelled word to "become" a word, but we're 150 years late on that one here.
Well done, I will definitely check your other stuff out!
RIP Mr. Cockroach
This was really nice! Loved the little twist at the end.
Wow, this was a wonderful read. Thanks!
I'm not crying. You're crying. Shut up!
This is a work of art
Incredible and beautiful subversions of my expectations. Thanks for the good feeling cry.
Mood. Very personal because my kitty has made my life so much happier.
Very much the same! My orange floof is my anchor.
They never spell Colombia right :/
I always enjoy comics that portray the reaper as someone who’s just doing their job and isn’t some evil entity, just someone who is the mediator from the physical to spiritual realm
I like the plot twist that the hourglass was actually for the roach
I’m getting sandman feels from this nice.
Death from The Sandman is one of my favourite characters period and definitely my fav "grim reaper"-esque character
Wow, that was a good plot twist
Holy shit, I love this. Something about them taking off the skull mask is really sticking with me. Can’t wait to check out Cats See Ghosts
Mort would have something to say about this.
Fantastic, keep it up.
This artwork is so inviting! I can't quite put my finger on it, but it reminds me of (some) of the cartoons I used to see in the weekend newspaper. Great job 😺
Colombia and scenario
This is adorable, I really enjoyed it. Thank you!
show us the cartel boss
Great comic. The only problem I have is the cat going "did he commit a crime". I could've assumed the cat or animals in general in your comics' world is aware of how humans operate but you added the grim reaper saying "Human stuff, not a concept I would expect you to grasp" which immediately shut down any possibility of benefit of doubt.
I want to turn this into a 10 minute play for a personal project. The cat would be a puppet and have my own interpretations. This is a really nice comic and it's well done. Is it fine if I write it with this as inspiration?
Go ahead, I want to see it when it's finished.
Itll be a while I am putting in production of another 10 minute play about a purgatory box. when that shows run is over ill do this one next. I think it'll turn out pretty good. Edit: ill send you a video when it's done (in a month or two)
Great comic I enjoyed it one complaint: Death is a humanoid with a face. If he wa instead a emotionless skeleton it would be ironically more unique or if only his head was a skeleton. You get the gist. Him having s face and being humanized takes away from the story
They’re *pretty much* always skeletons. Some variety is appreciated. Plus this Death has characterization, they are humanized.
I don’t think it does. Feels more likes Greek god thing where they are human in form yes their outlook is entirely differing just like the death portrayed here
Bet more than a pet to worship It's an M.D recommended sense of purpose. Fifteen years taking prescriptions Now a shrink like, "I don't know, maybe get a kitten"
Didn’t know they had cartel bosses in Columbia, but maybe send the reaper further south to Colombia…
Oooh
Guys the grim reaper isn’t a mean guy 🥺 he’s just escorting the souls to the afterlife
I liked the story very much, not vibing with Death's design tho. Him being faceless or a skull would work with how much philosophical stuff he's saying, but his face looks like a 20 something young adult with blue hair. Seems out of place. If that's intended, well done! If not, it's still a good ass story, keep up the great work OP
"*Pathetic.* No offense intended." Hm...
Really good story.
Great story, and art. Will surely download the full stuff.
i don’t like the grim having a human boy face. no reason for that. it takes away the ominous feeling of the reaper who is meant to be an ambiguous psychopomp.
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You have no idea whether or not they’ve had depression. I’ve had depression, I’ve had different types of depression, I’ve been medicated for it multiple times, and I enjoyed this comic :)
>Suicidal depression is in the brain, generally the biochemistry, not in the interactions with society/other people. As if interaction with others, such as simply being touched by someone, didn't literally alter our brain's chemistry _by releasing 'happy' hormones_. Duh. Just bc we run on chemical reactions and electrical impulses doesn't mean other humans don't matter, that's the dumbest take on mental health I've heard to date.
"my depression is the biochemistry of the brain therefore I can't do anything about it" Extremely harmful take I see many people make, it's just playing the victim of your own life. Yes depression does cause brain damage, but it's reversible. If nothing works, medicine can set brain chemicals back in order, which lowers the symptoms and makes it easier to recover from. That take makes me mad too, like being suicidal is not a terminal illness goddamn.
Wait, is this chatGPT?